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The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) supports projects focused on environmental management. Each project can receive up to US$75,000.

The $1,000 Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund supports conservation projects focused on protecting threatened wildlife and habitats around the world.

The Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) provides grants of up to $5,000 for specific conservation and research projects focused on highly endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles.

The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation supports projects and applied research that protect the environment, improve food production and promote public health. Grant ranges from US$25,000–US$50,000 per year

The $3,500 Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant is an annual funding opportunity that supports local researchers working to improve the conservation of threatened and understudied raptor species around the world.

The Awesome Foundation’s Conservation and Climate chapter offers micro-grants of up to $1,000 to support innovative projects focused on nature conservation and climate change.

The $15,000 CLP Future Conservationist Award aims to support early-career conservationists in implementing effective conservation interventions.

The R87,000 PachiPanda Innovation Challenge in South Africa supports young entrepreneurs and youth-led SMEs developing technology-driven solutions to environmental challenges.

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Rwanda, is inviting applications for innovative research projects that can strengthen climate resilience in Rwanda. Selected projects can receive up to RWF 133.7 million per project.

There’s over $16.6M (₦22.1B) in funding opportunities this October 2026. Explore grants, prizes, fellowships, and seed funding you can apply for now.